Why did the chicken cross the road…?

… to find out why fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry and dividing opinion.

So-called “Frankenchickens” are bred to grow to slaughter weight faster than standard chickens – fuelling a growing debate about animal welfare and sustainability.

Supporters say they’re an efficient way to meet demand by keeping costs down and environmental impact low, but critics argue they cause serious health and wellbeing issues for the animals.

At the centre of this debate is Northern Ireland, one of the UK’s biggest poultry producers. Here’s what we explore in the video;

00:00 – Have you heard of a ‘Frankenchicken’?
00:59 – A history of chicken in Northern Ireland
01:37 – Meeting the UK’s demand for chicken
03:11 – The birth of the ‘Frankenchicken’
03:54 – The view from animal rights campaigners
04:21 – The Sustainable Chicken Forum and the Better Chicken Commitment
06:08 – Companies leave the Better Chicken Commitment
07:55 – SCF explained – the argument around sustainability
10:35 – Northern Irish chicken production
11:19 – What does this all mean for Northern Irish farmers?
11:50 – What will companies decide to do?

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What’s the best way to sleep in a heatwave? When is the hottest point in a day? And what’s the latest advice for people in the UK?

All your questions about the UK heatwave have been answered by experts and professionals.

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This week marked ten years since the UK voted for Brexit.

Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the impact that Brexit has had on the UK economy.

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Two major earthquakes shook the Venezuelan capital of Caracas seconds apart on Wednesday evening.

The first 7.2-magnitude quake was centred in the state of Carabobo, some 20km from the capital, Caracas.

It was followed by a stronger earthquake just 39 seconds later, with that one registering a 7.5 magnitude, the US Geological Survey says.

Buildings have collapsed as residents poured out into the streets, and the interior minister has asked people to leave their homes.

It is still unclear how many casualties there have been and what the extent of the damage will be.

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King Charles has become the first monarch ever to reveal their tax bill: £12.9 million. The King has broken royal precedent by …

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